Senior Construction Law Paralegal - National Projects

Ryan Companies US Inc; Minneapolis (MN); Remote; USD 51,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits

Retirement and Savings Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employee Assistance Programs

Educational Assistance

Job summary

Ryan Companies US, Inc. is seeking a seasoned Construction Law Paralegal to support three attorneys and national project teams.

The role combines legal strategy with field operations, drafting and reviewing complex construction contracts, and managing disputes across multiple jurisdictions. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of paralegal experience in real estate/construction, strong contract interpretation skills, proficiency with MS Office, eDiscovery, and Procore.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Legal Studies or related field is required.
• 5+ years of progressive paralegal experience, including real estate.
• Understanding of construction, development and commercial real estate law.
• Experience reviewing title, survey, estoppels and closing documents.
• Proficiency with MS Office, e-discovery tools, and legal document systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary legal support to three construction attorneys and national project teams.
• Draft, review and track complex contracts including GMPs, MSAs and owner-contractor agreements.
• Review subcontractor MSAs, purchase orders and modifications across jurisdictions.
• Develop contract response playbooks to streamline negotiations.
• Lead eDiscovery efforts, document collection and responses to subpoenas.
• Assist with risk management, warranties, and project closeout documentation.

Skills

Legal research

Contract analysis

eDiscovery

Microsoft Office

Procore experience

Legal AI tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Legal Studies

Tools

Procore

Document management system

Job description

Ryan Companies US, Inc. is seeking a seasoned Construction Law Paralegal to support three attorneys and national project teams.

The role combines legal strategy with field operations, drafting and reviewing complex construction contracts, and managing disputes across multiple jurisdictions. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of paralegal experience in real estate/construction, strong contract interpretation skills, proficiency with MS Office, eDiscovery, and Procore.